How to Show Your Crush You Like Them Without SCARING Them Away

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Do you have a crush? Maybe you’ve been thinking about how you can express your feelings for them, without scaring them away. For many, telling someone you like how you really feel can be a daunting experience. Where do you begin? Well, we have some tips to help you.

Did you know that there are things you shouldn't do around your crush? We have a video on that too:

https://youtu.be/T-wFwEGZArA

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